Robot Writing Is Real. AI Not Required
If your writing feels flat or forced, it might be that you’re missing your spark—aka, that thing that adds jazz to your writing and fire to your mind. Here's how you bring back that feeling and flow.
Has your writing felt… mechanical lately? Note that I’m not referring to AI.
The truth is, we can feel perfectly robotic in our careers on our own, without the help of the actual robots.
How?
By moving forward with no meaning.
When your writing lacks purpose, that void shows up everywhere. You see it in the muted energy of the copy. You feel it in your lethargic body.
Worst of all, it does not connect you to higher income and better clients.
Happily, there’s an easy fix. 😊
When you take John Wood’s advice below, it all comes back: The joy, the energetic phrases… and then eventually, the money and clients…
Whether you started your career with a clear purpose and it fizzled, or you never really pinpointed one to begin with, it’s never too late. So if you’ve been feeling a little ‘robot-y’ at your keyboard lately, this one’s for you. 💫
To your writing success,
Mindy
Be Happier and Accomplish More by Pursuing Writing with a Sense of Purpose
By John Wood
Dr. John Eliot, in his audio program The Maverick Mindset, tells a story that happened early in the career of a heart surgeon by the name of Scott Buchanan.
Before a scheduled heart transplant, it was suggested to Dr. Buchanan by some other doctors that he ask his patient, a 65-year-old woman, why she needs her surgery.
It seemed a little crazy to Dr. Buchanan as the answer to his question appeared to be pretty obvious, but he decided to ask her anyway.
It was suggested that he not stop at the first answer — that he keep digging until he got to something that contained real meaning.
So he went to his patient’s bedside and asked her why she wanted the operation.
Not surprisingly, she said to him …
“Son, I’m about to die here and you’re going to be my surgeon? You’re asking me why I need this procedure? Maybe I’d better get somebody else to perform it.”
Dr. Buchanan calmed her down by saying that he knew she’d had a successful life up to that point and he just wanted to know why she wanted to keep going.
The woman replied …
“You mean my unfinished business?”
She then went on to explain how all her life she’d been a very good swimmer. And how she had a 6-year-old granddaughter who was afraid to go in the water. She wanted to be around to teach her granddaughter to swim. Dr. Buchanan thanked her for the answer.
The operation was a success. Normally, after a heart transplant, it can take up to 12 months of physical therapy to get back to normal. It took this 65-year-old grandmother just four months till she was in the water teaching her granddaughter to swim.
Eliot tells this story to highlight the importance of having a “sense of purpose” in life. It’s important to note that once he knew a little about the woman, Dr. Buchanan had a greater sense of purpose during the operation. He was not just performing a heart transplant; he was giving a grandmother more time with her granddaughter.
So what exactly does having a sense of purpose mean?
It means having something in your life that is so meaningful to you that you don’t want to give it up. It’s something that, without, you might not achieve.
A sense of purpose is something that will inspire you to a greater level of achievement. It gives you increased motivation, fuels your confidence, and gives you the drive you need to take on and conquer any obstacles that fall in your path.
To help develop (or strengthen) your sense of purpose as a writer, I’ve put together a few tips :
Attach a purpose to each one of your goals differently — Don’t just say, “I want to lose 20 lbs.” Say to yourself, “I want to lose 20 lbs. because I want to show the world that I’m someone who looks after myself and cares about my health and how I look.”
Don’t just say to yourself, “I want to be a writer.” Attach a sense of purpose to it: say you want to be a writer to be a shining example to your friends and family of what one can achieve if they put their mind to it.
Make a list of things you’re passionate about — It’s important to have a clear understanding of what motivates you. Put a list together of things you’d love to do and things you’re passionate about. Maybe you want to start an Internet business … write a book or a screenplay … go on a European vacation — whatever it may be, write it down. Then, where appropriate, put an action plan together to make things happen.
Volunteer at a local charity — Have you ever seen the TV show The Secret Millionaire? The real heroes of the show are not necessarily the millionaires who write the checks to help out charities they believe in, but the people who run and/or volunteer at the charities. These are selfless people who have discovered that their sense of purpose in life is helping people in their community who are in need.
Keep a journal — Write down daily or weekly the progress you make in pursuit of your goals. This will keep you focused and pumped as you move forward towards achieving your goals. And who knows, one day you could turn it into an inspirational story about your life that goes on to inspire others.
Everything you desire to achieve in life can be enhanced by attaching a sense of purpose to it. It can provide you with extraordinary ability and determination.
Whenever you set a goal, also identify the sense of purpose behind it, and I’m confident you’ll find the inspiration and motivation you need to turn whatever you do into a raving success.
My own purpose changes and grows with time… right now, it’s about building generational wealth. What about you? Please share your purpose and inspire others.🌟-Mindy
Finding that purpose was a turning point in my writing career—when I figured out who I could passionately write for. It also allowed me the freedom to expand and occasionally step out of my niche. I do that when I believe in those I’m writing for and the story they want to tell.